Dietician
Dietitians work with children and adults in both the hospital
setting and in the community. They teach people how to lead a healthier
lifestyle through making the right food choices. Dietitians also:
- advise those who need to change their diet due to health problems, such
as diabetes, food allergies and kidney disease
- give talks to mother and toddler groups, schools, youth groups,
self-help groups, pensioner’s clubs about good nutrition
- advise at weight-loss groups helping clients to change their
diet, eating behaviours and exercise patterns.
Dietitians also work in the food industry ensuring that the nutritional
claims made about foods are correct; the sports industry
advising athletes how to improve their performance through better
nutrition; the media by writing for magazines and newspapers and
making TV and radio appearances. They also work in universities
doing research in nutrition and dietetics and teaching students.
If you are thinking about becoming a dietitian, you will need
five GCSEs and at least two A Levels (at least one in science),
then you will have to obtain a BSc or a post-graduate qualification
in order to register with the Health Professions Council (HPC).
For
more help and information
Talk to your teacher or your parents or visit:
Last reviewed by Great Ormond Street Hospital: 20 June 2006
